Coastal and Marine Science Faculty (tenure track)
About The Position
New College of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track Coastal and Marine Science faculty position beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Oceanography, Introductory Geographic Information Systems (GIS), an advanced GIS course, and courses aligned with their research and expertise. The teaching load is two courses per semester, in addition to academic advising and sponsoring individual and group tutorials, independent study projects, and senior theses. The faculty member is also expected to participate in the GIS certificate program. New College is a public honors college in Florida's State University System, situated on the Gulf Coast near Sarasota Bay. It has a 10:1 student/faculty ratio and an individualized, student-centered curriculum that includes narrative evaluations, undergraduate research, and a required senior thesis or project. The college encourages collaborative student-faculty scholarship and is committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research. The successful candidate will have access to research facilities in the Heiser Natural Science Building and the Pritzker Marine Biology Research Center, a 10,000-square-foot facility with research and teaching space and tanks up to 12,000 gallons. Regional research collaboration opportunities include Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Marine Science, Marine Biology, Ecology, Biological Oceanography, or a related field, required by the date of employment.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, now and in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Postdoctoral or teaching experience.
- Expertise in remote sensing.
- Demonstrated commitment to innovative undergraduate liberal arts teaching and research.
Responsibilities
- Teach Introduction to Oceanography, Introductory Geographic Information Systems (GIS), an advanced GIS course, and courses aligned with the candidate’s research and expertise.
- Carry a teaching load of two courses per semester.
- Provide academic advising.
- Sponsor individual and group tutorials, independent study projects, and senior theses.
- Participate in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certificate program.
- Engage in undergraduate teaching and research, including collaborative student-faculty scholarship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
